Celebrities Celebrate Student Protests Following Education Minister's Resignation

Star Reactions to Minister's Departure

On Saturday, a wave of celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra, Vijay Varma, Vaani Kapoor, Tahira Kashyap, and Vir Das, took to social media to express their thoughts on the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Many of them dedicated their messages to the students who had been actively protesting for several weeks.

Priyanka Chopra led the way by sharing the news on her Instagram Stories, accompanied by emojis of clapping, hearts, and raised hands, stating, "This one is for you, Gen Z."

Vaani Kapoor also paid tribute to the students, writing, "For every student who kept pushing, kept questioning, and kept hoping… this moment is for you."

Vir Das contributed to the conversation with several Instagram Stories, showcasing videos of celebrations at Jantar Mantar alongside the announcement of Pradhan's resignation.

Adding a humorous twist, Vijay Varma posted a picture of Pradhan with the caption, "Accha chalta hoon… duaaon mein yaad rakhna," referencing a well-known Bollywood song lyric that translates to, "I’ll take my leave now… keep me in your prayers."

Tahira Kashyap emphasized the importance of student voices, stating, "Students are the future and they pretty much are the present."

Other celebrities, including comedian Samay Raina, rapper Raftaar, and actors Akansha Ranjan and Sanya Malhotra, also shared their thoughts on Instagram shortly after the news broke.

The outpouring of support from these celebrities highlighted a strong backing for the student movement, with many framing the resignation as a significant victory for Gen Z and the youth who continue to challenge the status quo.